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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,565.40, 219,848.10 and 125,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,565.40, 219,848.10 and 125,570.20 is: 188,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,565.40 : 219,848.10 = 125,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,565.40/219,848.10 = 125,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,565.40x = 219,848.10 × 125,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,565.40x = 27,606,369,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,369,886.62/146,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,355.30

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